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404 1st St
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States

907-424-7260

We invite you to join the mass migration of Pacific shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds.  Their shoreside respite is framed against the pristine backdrop of coastal glaciers and mountains, the breathtaking vista that we call home.  Come armed with your binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, sketch books and pencils and leave with a heart full of memories.

Controller Bay: A Critical Stopover Site for Red Knots

2025 Schedule

The 2025 Shorebird Festival is taking flight! Our schedule is continuously evolving as we add more exciting activities. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned!

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Controller Bay: A Critical Stopover Site for Red Knots

  • Cordova Center Community Rooms Cordova, AK, 99574 United States (map)

Join Jenell Larsen Tempel, Ph.D., a wildlife biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, as she shares her research on Controller Bay—A Critical Stopover Site for Red Knots.

Since 2020, Jenell has been studying these incredible long-distance migrants, uncovering their vital connection to Alaska’s coastline. Her work is helping to shape conservation efforts for shorebirds and other at-risk species across the state.

Learn why Controller Bay is so important for Red Knots and what we can do to protect them.